Standard documents

This is a list of all standard documents published by PLC. All standard documents have links to related drafting notes and are regularly updated by PLC editors.

For information on converting PLC standard documents into your firm's style, see PLC Firmstyle (www.practicallaw.com/A30700).

Health and Safety

Smoke-free Workplace Policy

A policy prohibiting smoking in the workplace and outlining the procedures for reporting a violation of the policy. Employers may implement a smoke-free workplace policy to protect employees from exposure to secondhand smoke. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Workplace Searches Policy

A policy reserving an employer's right to conduct workplace searches. It notifies employees of the possibility of workplace searches and outlines the specific areas subject to search. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Dress Code and Grooming Policy

A policy addressing proper dress and grooming standards for employees in the workplace, including optional clauses for uniform or fragrance-free requirements. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

No-smoking policy

A policy setting out an employer's approach to smoking in the workplace to comply with Part 1 of Chapter 1 of the Health Act 2006 and associated regulations. For further information, see Practice note, Smoke-free workplaces: implications for employers.

Workplace Violence Policy

A policy prohibiting workplace violence that outlines the procedures for reporting threats or violent acts and prohibits retaliation for complaints. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy

A policy prohibiting the use of illegal drugs and alcohol in the workplace. It outlines the types of activities that are prohibited and the consequences of violating the policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Drug Testing in the Workplace Consent Form

A consent form providing an employee or prospective employee's consent to a test for illegal drugs or alcohol. It releases the employer and other parties from liability and discusses testing methods and confidentiality requirements. It should be provided to an employee before a drug test is administered. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces that are not subject to the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Health and safety policy

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Witness and Victims of Crime Leave Policy

An employee policy on witness and victims of crime leave. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Health and Safety in the Workplace Policy

An employee policy on health and safety in the workplace. It helps an employer comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) recordkeeping requirements by setting out the procedure for employees to report workplace injuries, accidents and illness. This policy also encourages employees to be safety conscious and outlines the procedure for reporting safety concerns. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Drug Testing in the Workplace Policy

A policy addressing workplace testing for illegal drugs, alcohol and marijuana. It outlines circumstances in which job applicants and employees will be tested, testing procedures and consequences of violating the policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces that are not subject to the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Notice of Contest of OSHA Citation

A sample notice of contest for an employer to challenge an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citation. This Standard Document includes an integrated note with important explanations and drafting tips. It complies with federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements.

Employee Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement

An agreement between an employer and an employee releasing and indemnifying the employer from liability for accidents, injuries or other damages the employee suffers while engaged in an employer-sponsored activity or while using employer-provided equipment or facilities. This Standard Document is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document includes an integrated drafting note with important explanations and drafting tips.

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